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J116 CYV

1991 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000 Cs148,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ116 CYV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,030 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 100,970 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,780 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear pipes and suspension components undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corosion on rear suspension, nearside rear chassis and steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long handbrake travel

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corosion on rear axle and components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all coil springs coroded

front tyres slightly perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2011 95,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all coil springs coroded

front tyres slightly perished

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,253 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,407 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,971 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 86,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 81,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 78,439 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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J116 CYV is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 148,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J116 CYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J116 CYV is a 1991 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 14 November 1991.

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